Lilian Faschinger
Lilian Faschinger is an Austrian novelist, short story writer, poet, and literary translator.
Life
Faschinger studied literature, history, and English at the University of Graz, earning a doctorate in English literature.Faschinger's first novel Die neue Scheherazade attracted considerable critical recognition when it appeared in 1986. Her second novel, Lustspiel, appeared in 1989, followed by two collections of short stories. Her most recent novels are Magdalena Sünderin and Wiener Passion. She won international recognition with her novel Magdalena Sünderin, which was translated into 17 languages. Her fiction includes a feminist critique of Austrian society and customs. Faschinger asserts the importance of writing as a means of empowering women.
In addition to fiction, Faschinger has written and published poetry.
Faschinger lives in Vienna.
Literary Publications
- Selbstauslöser: Lyrik und Prosa
- Die neue Scheherazade: Roman
- Lustspiel: Ein Roman
- Frau mit drei Flugzuegen
- Sprünge
- Ortsfremd: Gedichte
- Magdalena Sünderin
- Wiener Passion: Roman
- Paarweise, acht Pariser Episoden
- Stadt der Verlierer: Roman
- Die Unzertrennlichen: Roman
Literary Prizes and Awards
- Österreichisches Staatsstipedium für Literatur
- Österreichischer Staatspreis für literarische Übersetzer
- Romstipendium des Bundesministeriums für Unterricht und Kunst
- Literaturpreis des Landes Steiermark
- Friedrich Glauser Preis
- Kulturpreis des Landes Kärnten